In a world of changing demographic patterns, emerging diseases, and mobile populations, all nurses need to gain awareness and knowledge of the geographic, economic, and cultural factors that influence health issues and healthcare all over the world.

The School of Nursing promotes understanding of global health by providing its students and faculty with access to international opportunities and by fostering international exchanges. This site provides links to options for UW students and faculty and for international visitors.

Where were UW students this summer? Explore this interactive global map!

Almost 1,000 University of Washington undergraduates studied abroad this summer. Together with fellow students and UW faculty, they asked daring questions and discovered new answers, engaging the world through study, research and community engagement.

Click to explore this online map for a peek at UW’s study abroad programs across the globe, and hear straight from students about their most memorable experiences.